Oil & Gas Litigation Attorney

$130K–$225K + bonus | Energy litigators: try oil & gas cases alongside board-certified trial lawyers, with firm-paid health premiums.

Our recruiting team is partnering directly with leadership at a well-respected, energy-focused Texas law firm. The firm is seeking an Oil & Gas Attorney for its Houston office to handle complex energy and real property disputes for operators, working interest owners, and other industry participants. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with highly respected trial lawyers on high-stakes energy litigation, arbitration, and commercial disputes, with a clear path for long-term growth.

Salary range: $130K–$225K + bonus, depending on experience.

What We Need

• 3–7 years of experience, primarily in oil and gas litigation (oil and gas litigation experience required)
• Motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and case strategy
• Lease, royalty, contract, and real property disputes in the energy context
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with senior energy litigators
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing; strong written and oral advocacy
• Desire to grow and advance with the firm over the long term

What You Get

• Salary range of $130K–$225K, depending on experience, plus generous performance-based bonuses
• Firm-paid employee healthcare premiums, life and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility; 3 weeks PTO
• Firm-paid bar dues, memberships, and CLE (including travel)
• Mentorship from experienced board-certified energy trial lawyers; depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations
• Professional, organized and collaborative environment

Pay is competitive at the top of the market for an individual with similar experience.

Apply through this posting to be considered. All applications are handled confidentially by our recruiting team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.